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Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-27
COMMERCE. COMPLAINTS,
ROckafeiier Appears Before the
Interstate Com m Mission.

ROckafeiier Appears Before the
Interstate Commission.
WASHINGTON, November co. d.
Rockefeller, chairman of the Standard
Oil Trust was sworn and examined
before the Interstate Commerce - ON
mission this morning in connection
with the Standard Oil Cases. Coun-
sci for compliments asked witness 10
produce a paper which he had in
hand, giving list OF the stocks OF the
various companies held in trust. An
objection to the admission OF the list
was sustained. and counsel for COM
plainants proceeded to question the
witness within the rulings of the com
mission. The witness stated in reply
to series OF inquiries that the stock
of the Standard Oil Company of Ohio,
the Standard Oil Company of Ken
tucky, the Camden Consolidated
Oil Company OF Parkersbu'g, West
Virginia, the Water Pierce Oil Com
pany of st. Louis and the Consoli-
dated Tank Line Company of Cincin-
natl was held by the Standard.
Several companies were mentioned
by counsel for compliments but were
objected to and excluded on the
grourd that these companies had
not been brought into the case in pre-
viously given evidence.
WITNESS SAID IN SUBSTANCE
That the stock of these companies was
received from the owners AMI certf.
Gates OF the trust were issued in en-
change; that the profits OF the several
companies were not divided among
the storkhC lders, but were pa Il into
trust and We're divided among the hol-
der5 of trust certificates; and that the
aggre cate Of the outstanding certiti-
Gates was 5000 600.
Complainants' counsel proposed 10
show that the acual value of the
trust certificates was much greater,
but this was excluled. On cro~s-ex-
animation the witness said that the
trust had nothins whatever to do with
the making Of rates, all that being
done by subordinate companies.
RIcE's TESTIMONY.
Rice, one OF the plainants, was
then examined at length, but beyond
the statement that his profits were
about fou teen cents per barrel on oil
delivered at his works in Ohio, and
beyond u further statement in con-
tradiction by most OF the railroad
men that consignor and consipnee
usually had to load barrelled oil at
their own expense his testimony COW
cred familiar ground.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-27
GENERAL NEWS.
Bloody Scene in a Montana
County Jail.
INDIAN SAvAGERY EXHIBITED.
Rockefeller, of the Standard Oil
Trust, Examined by the Com
merce Commission.
! Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD

Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD
SAN FRANCIsCo, Novem her 26.-An
Examiner special from Helena say:
\ Glendine, Montana, special to the
Independent early this morning sa! 8
that three Sioux Indians named Fin
ger Nail, Sitting-in-Front and Pete
Matthews, confined in the county Jail
here r horse stealing, made an at
tack on two white prisoners. Their
weapons were table knives, IL pair
Of scissors and common chairs,
with which the jill was supplied.
After inflicting mortal wounds on the
white prisoners Finger Nail and
Sitting-in- Front hung themselves in
their cell with their bunk straps
They were assisted by another Indian,
Pete Matthews. who, af'er they had
committed the deed, tried 10
BUTT HIS BRAINS OUT
Against the walls of his cell. but was
secured AMI ironed by Sheriff futile
and several other persons. The two
Indians who hung themsel YES stabbed
themselves ali over their bodies before
resorting to hanging. Francisco
Talamano, an Italian Who was con-
fl ed on charge of burglary, was
stabbed in several places, and the
county physician does not expect him
to live until morning. The other
prisoner, l.. II. Turck, awaiting the
action OF the Grand Jury on u charge
of criminal assault, was stabbed and
pounded over the head with chairs in
the hands of the In1ans. He re-
gained consciousness late this after
noon, and only remembered that the
Indians
ATTACKED HIM WITH KNIVES,
After which he became unconscious.
The doctor says he will recover with
proper care. The Indians who did
he bloody work tried to starve them
selves to death several months ago,
an afterwards remarked that they
would not live to be tried for her e
stealing. They had their war paint
on and it is supposed that the assault
was premedltated. Neither one OF
the cells was locked except on the
outside of the cage, and they had free
access to all the other cells. The In
dams waited until the other prisoners
were asleep. The Coroner's jury re-
turned verdict in accordance with
the facts.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-27
SADDLE AND SPUR.
Some Good sport 0n the Race.
Courses Yesterday.

GUTENBERG, November 90
Weather hazy and track heavy.
First race, fve-eighths OF mile,
twelve starters-Neptunus won, Mailer
second, Minnie st. John third. lime,
:07.
Five-eighths OF a mile, five starters
Oracle won, Legarde second, Lizzie
G. third. Time, :07.
Seven-eighths OF mile, nine start
ers-Brier won, Sight-Unseen second,
Mask tn rd. Time, l:371a.
Three-fourths of o mule, eleven
starters Brilliant won, Landseer sec
ond, Pocassett third. Time, l 81.
All bets off.
Last race, one and one-fourth miles /;
six starters; St. Luke won, Pat Den
mis-, second, Burton third, time = :33.
AT NEW ORLEANS.
New ORLEANS. November 90
Weather clear and track fast. First
observation-disclosures OF mile-nine
starters. Walker won, Featus second /;
Beppo third. Time, l.l7A.
Seven-eighths of a mile-six star.
tiers. Cupid won. Duhme second ;
Armstrong and Probus ran a dead
heat for third place. Time :29l6.
Seven-eightls of a mil---two year
olds-eight starters. Rosa Lee won,
,iel len Rule second; Veranza third.
Time, l :03h5.
One mile handicap-four starters.
Glen II Ill won, Governor second /;
Osceola third. Time :434.
A RECORD BEATEN.
SAN FRANCISCO, November 90
Weather and track fine at Bay Dis
trict grounds.
Trotting, best three in five, three
s arters-Rlack Diamond won the first
neat. 2:304, Sister second, Wells
Fargo third. Sister won the second
and third heats, Diamond second,
w lls-Fargo third. Best time, 2:23.
NJ Itch race between Jane l.. and
Palatina and Arab and Condee. The
Arab team won in three straight
heats. Best time 2:lS34, the best
time on record in this race.
Last race, mile heats, three start
ors-Clair won the first heat in 2 :304
Emma G.. second and Boss finishing d
good third. Boss took the second
heat in 2:31h, The third heat Emma
e. won in 2;29. Owing to darkness
the race was postponed until Monday
After the races l.. b. LlnaSey de-
posted $500 for mach race be
tween his mare, Jane l., and Sister
The money was at once covered. The
race will be the best two of three
heats. and will be decided next Sat
!, 6ay
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-27
GENERAL GLEANINGS.
Reported by Correspondents of
the Associated Press,

shc fHssOChatCV EFtSSs
Two freight trains on the B. & o.
Railroad collided on a sharp curve,
fifteen miles from Pittsburg yesterday
morning. Both trains were COM
pletely demolished and three men
killed and five others injured. One
OF the killed was William Heddiman,
fireman of the engine. The two others
are still under the debris and their
names are unknown. Three of the
injured, Engineers Gates and Golf
and Fireman McGann. may die. The
blame apparently rests with the train
dispatcher.
The Commercial Union Club of
Tor into on Thursday night instructed
is President to communicate to
chamberlain and Upper, British
Fl sheries Commissioners, a request
from the club that they receive dele
CATION from it, whose duty it will be
| to urge the importance OF commercial
union with the United States.
The New York agent of the Neither
lands-American Steamship Company
mas been informed that thirteen of the
passengers OF the steamer Scholten,
before reported missing, are now
known to have been saved.
The first snow OF the season fell at
Truckee on Thursday evening. The
fall in the mountains is very heavy.
The hosting works at Bunker Hill
mine, at Plymouth, Cal, and all the
timber in the lumber yard were en-
lirely destroyed by fire yesterday
morning.
George Gould left New York for San
Francisco on Thursday night on buai-
ness connected with the PaciRo l6all.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-27
PACIFIC COAST.
A Mexican Lynched Near
Modesto.
COLD WEATHER IN THE N. C. B.
Deputy Constable Gedney on Trial
at San Diego for the MUIR
der of Samuel ROhn.
Associated Press Dispatches to the HEnALI

ASSOCIATED Press Dispatches to the HEnALL
OAKDALE, CAL, November 26 The
body of Frank McCutchen, u Mexican
youth was found hanging from a tree
near this place this morning. Several
incendiary fires have occurred here
recently, and McCutchen was arrested
by the Constable last night as he was
In act of setting fire to a barn. The
Constable started for Modesto Jail
with the prisonIr and it is supposed
that he was overpowered by mob on
Che way.
THE STORY OF THE HANGING
L. given as follows: Constable Swart-
zel, with his prisoner, started for
Modesto. When one and half
miles west of Oakdale and near a
grove of live oaks IA party of masked
men, six or seven in number, con-
frontod the constable with weapons
demanding him TO throw up his
hands. He COMPLIED, and was then
ordered to dismount. His hands were
tied and he was then tied to the tree.
One man was left to guard him and
the remainder started off with the
prisoner. The par y was met by at
least thirty more men. After retain
ing Swartz-l IL prisoner for over an
hour, he was united and told to leave.
He at once returned to Oakdale, APP
peared before Judge Warbler, and
made an affidavit as to the fIcts.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-27
ton company, was launched on the

ton company, was launched on the
22d inst, at Shanghai.
The Agricultural and Commercial
Department Of Japan have sent 800
Young mulberry trees to the Italian
Government, in accordance with the
request of the Italian Minister.
THE SITUATION IN SAMOA.
News from Samoa, under date OF
October Is, show that affairs we're still
in an unsettled condition there. The
German Consul had refused to recog-
nize the municipality of Apia, which
had hitherto been administered by
foreign Consuls. 1t was stated that
the German naval commander had
demanded a large sum of King Tamas-
see for the assistance which Germans
recently afforded him a.ainst King
Malietua. This new move of the Ger
mans to make King Tamasse pay for
being used as tool to further their
interests is probably only an excuse
to depose Tamassee in the same man.
ner as Malietoa before proclaiming
absolute German sovre gnty over the
Samoanists.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-27
ROHN,S DEATH.
Evidence as to the circumstance
CONNECTED with IL.

SAN Diego, November 26.-ln the
preliminary exami alton of G. I.
Gedney for the killing OF Samuel
Rohn, on the Goth Of November, l..
N. spachs testified that at about eight
o'clock as he, Rohn and two Others
were passing man lying Oh the
street, q person beniing over the lat
ter, struck a match SO that he (witne's)
could see the ieatures OF the PROSTATE
man. Rohn turned back, saying that
he was going to see. Witness re-
manned standing, and in a moment lie
heard angry words and some one ex-
claimed: 81 am an officer, if you
come near me I'll shoot" When the
shot was fired witness saw flash and
then the same voice said: 'lf you
come near me FL shoot again. and
Rohn fell. Witness sail that Rohn
was perfectly sober. The case was
adjourned till Monday.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-27
FROM FRANCE.
Ferry will Probably be Grevy's
Successor.

PARIS. November 26. - President
Grevy's message of resignation will be
read before the Rouvier Cabinet to-
night. General Sanssier has definite
ly declined to become a candidate for
the Presidency. NJ. Ferry will proba-
bly, be elected. Commanders of vari
Gus army corps have been ordered to
return to their posts Immediately.
This order is aimed at Boulanger, who
is now in Paris.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-27
SINGLE SCULaS.
Beach Defeats Raaniau by Two
Lengths.

SYDNEY, November 26.-The scull-
ing race for the championship. OF the
world between Beach and Hanlan
took place on the Nepean river to-day
and was won by Beach. The race
was an exciting one. Beach took the
lead at the start, and. though closely
pressed by Hdnlan, held 1t through
out, winning by two lengths. The
contest was witnessed by thousands OF
enthusiastic spectators.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-27
Nnnre Honey Needed.

SAN FRANCISCO, November 26.-It is
understood that the commissioners
appointed by the President to select
site for the new postoffice IN this city,
will report that the appropriation
mad for the purchase is inadequate,
and that an effort will he made 10
secure a larger appropriation from he
next Congress.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-27
The pemocratic Convention.

SAN Francisco, N ,vember 26 The
State Democratic Club met last night
for the purpose OF considering the
project of holding the next National
Convention i'll this city. Communi-
cations were read from prominent
Democrats in different parts of the
country favoring the plan. A COM
mittee was appointed to prepare en-
graved invitations to present TO each
member OF the National committee.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-27
FIRE AND SMOKE.
Vhe Wills of the Tacoma Lumber
Company in AsheS.

tUhPShs hH @aS''SS'
TACOMA, w. T., November 26.-The
great sash and door factory, saw and
planning mill Of the Tacoma Lumber
and Manufacturing Company was
destroyed by fire this evening. The
fire caught from a spark from the fur
maze, communicated to the dry house,
and the flames took full possession at
once. The company was organized
and the building completed last
spring, The mills cost $4,000 to
build, and were wholly destroyed.
Seventy men are thrown ont OF en-
ployment. There is but "a 900 insur,
ance. The mills we're the largest and
most complete of the kind in Wash
ington Territory. They will be rebuilt
Mt once
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-27

SALT LAKE CITY, November 26.-
The Denver and Rio Grandc Western
tr in which arrived from the east Il is
evening brought the body OF a China
man named Iii Shun, who was killed
on the train this morning by brake
man, James Ganong, while running
amuck among the passengers near
Grand Junction, Colorado. One pas
senger was badly wounded.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-27
The Fence Question.

CHEYENNE, November Coon
corning the recommendation of Land
Commissioner Stockslager to institute
a suit to compel the removal of fences
of the Union Cattle Company, Il repre-
sentative of the company said to-day
that they were maintaining 10 Illegal
fencing or in any way enclosing any
public land, but were complying in all
respects with the law.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-27
Grand Jury indictments.

SAN Francisco, November 26.-The
Uniteo States grand jury to-day pre-
scented indictments against F. Adams,
j. II. Holli>ter, John Taylor and
Thomas B. Groom, charming them
with perjury in making fraudulent
entries OF public land in San Luis
Opispo county. The men were re-
leased on $4,000 bail each.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-27
Wholesale Smuggling.

VICTORIA, B. c., November 90
The Customs officers setrcher Ct the
Canadian Pacific steamship Abyssinia,
this morning discovered 20.00) cigars
and several hundred bottles OF rice
wine in the possession of the rev.
She cleared this afternoon for Yoka-
hama
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-27
Government TeIegraphs.

PHILADELPHIA, November 26.-Mr.
Powderly, in lecture last night, said
that the Knights OF Labor would soon
be called upon to sign a petition ask
ing Congress to own its own lines oil
and operate them in con-
nection with the postoifices. eve do
not ask that it shall purcha-e the
wires of any corporation, but that 1t
shall put up its own lines" he said.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-27
Funds wanted.

SAN Francisco, November Co.
John Fitzgerald, President of the
Iri-h National League, has forwarded
circular to the wealthy lrishmen Of
this city, requesting them to form
special subscription list for assisting
the cause of Home Rule
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-27
San Diego Notes.

SAN Diego, November 26.-Over
one hundred miles of water pipes are
already laid in National City and
suburbs.
A meeting is to be held on Monday
for the purpose of organizing a rail-
road company which shall build and
operate the road from the old town
to Granville. The probabilities are
that a steam motor will be adopted.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-27

PrrsaURa, November 20. - The
stockholders of the Westinghouse
Electric Company have rltiied the
recent deal with the Consol lated
Electric Light C>mpllyo OF New York.
This it is claimed gives the Consoli-
dated Company a virtual monopoly of
the iucandeseent light.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-27

SAN Francisco, November 26.-The
Round Valley land claimants COM
menced suit in the United States Cir
cult Court this morning against Gen
eral 0. o. Howard aud Captain p. q.
Shaw, asking that defendants be en-
joined from going on reservation lands,
tjecting claimants and driving OFT their
stock
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-27
QUAR- ANEGSE SC1saa E.STED.
Canada Anxious to Avoid the
Introduction of Cholera.

MONTREAL, November 26.-The
Provincial Board OF Health last even
ing adopted a resolution to be for
war(led to Sir Charles Upper, asking
that, in view of his intimate connec-
ton v it'll the American authorities at
the present time. he should urge upon
them the necessity of establishing
Uniform quarantine relations, and
pointed out that Canada and the
United States were connected to some
extent with the quarantine question,
and in view Of the recent epidemic in
New York should mutually protect
each other.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-27
FEarlan,s Trial.

WOODLAND, November 26.-In the
Harlan trial to-day number OF wit
nesses were called, but the evidence
which the prosecution desired to ad-
duce to prove conspiracy on the part
of Harlan, Sill and Barnes was ruled
out by the Court as not II proper re-
uttal. Argument will probably COM
mence on Monday.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-27
A Tramp's tad Luck.

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, November
26.-An unknown man riding "a brake
beam on freight train to-day, at
tempted to jump off at Flagstaff. He
fe |, and the car passed over his leg,
nearly cutting it off. His arm is also
mangled and his head cut. He is not
expected to live.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-27
"E.ittIc Pete, Sent For.

SAN Francisco. November 26.-At
torney Lowenthal to-day asked for a
continuance OF the case OF Fong Ching,
alias Little Pete" charged with en-
hracery, until next Saturday. The
Court granted an orler to the Sheriff
to bring l. Little Pete" fro Folsom.
where he is now serving his term of
five YearS
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-27
FROM EsTERN WATERS
The Alameda ATrives-SOnc I'm.
teresting News.

ANcWb'
SAN Francisco, November 26.-The
Oceanic steamer Alameda, which ar
rived from Auckland and Honolulu
to-day, brought a large quantity of
English coin and bullion in payment
for American goods sent abroad. The
cargo is worth about $500, 1000, and OF
this $50S,000 is in coin and bullion.
AUSTRALIAN ADvICES.
A postal conference has been called
to meet in Adelaide, New South
Wales, in which the Postmaster Cen
eral of all the Australian colonies il
expected to take part. Several inn
portant questions affecting the postal
and Geographic arrangr ments OF the
colonies will be discussed, amongst
them the cable subsidies, inter-colonial
postal reciprocity, parcels post sys-
tenn and the Canadian scheme to lay
a cable across the Pacific to connect
Vancouver's Island with Australia.
AFFAIRS IN HONOLULU.
Honolulu advices state that the Min
lister Of Finance has assumed deter
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-27
A Bridge Carpenter Hurt.

PORTLAND, Ore, November %
Samuel Miles, carpenter on the new
railroad bridge, was struck by falling
timber this morning and knocked into
the river. He was rescued from
d owning. but when taken out it Was
discovered that his back was broken.
II is not likely that he will live.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-27
A VALUED CITIZEN.
Death of the Hon. g.. a. COwlcs at
Sas, diego.

SaE, diego.
SAN Diego, November 26.-The
death of the Hon. Geo. A. Cowles
which occurred at the Florence hotel
this morning removes one of the most
prominent citizens OF Southern Cali
fornia. He owned 1000 acres and
some of the choicest vineyards in the
lei Cajon valley. Mr.. Cowles more
than any other one man demonstrated
the great possibility of raisin culture
in San Diego county. He was a di-
rector of the California Southern rail
way, and held a number OF other
prominent positions.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-27

When asked if steps will be taken to
prosecute Dam the Governor said, IF
we can find an indictment and he can
be reached, you may depend upon it
We will leave no stone unturned TO
have him punished" j.,
The four new members OF the Board
of Health called on the Governor early
in the day and received their commits
sions. They will meet on Monday
morning to arrange plan OF concert
ed action in regard to securing their
seats on the Board.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-27
COMMENTING CHAMPIONS.
Game Between the ChicagOes and
Phila dei phias.

SAN Francisco, November 26.-The
game between the Chicagoes and
Phila lelphias to-day, resulted in a
score OF ten to two in favor of the
former. The contest was good one.
ONE-SIDED.
The New York Giants and Stockton
Club played here this afternoon.
Mason, the new pitcher, recently en-
gagged by the Stocktons was batted
numerically, While the Stocktons
were not a lie to guage Ewing. Score,
New York 26, Stockton 0.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-27

MARYsvILLE, November 26.--The
body of Roland S. IIallett, farmer,
was found about six miles from here
this evening with his neck broken. 1t
is supposed that he fell from his wagon
while intoxicated.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-27
Isatenlan Indicted.

SAN Francisco, November 26.-An
indictment Was presented in the
United States District Court this after
noon against Thomas Bateman, a sol
der, for the murder of SERGEANT Soper
at the Preside recently.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-27
s.NDT GuJas4'EA.r
Ecsuax of the Trial of Ex-Freas.
urer Burke.

GALVESTON, N pvem 1er 26.-Ex.
County Treasurer B lrke, who de-
frauded the county out of $4,000 in
bonds and money, and about three
months ago returned from Aus ralia.
whittier lie had fled, and voluntarily
surrendered himself to San Francisco
authorities, was last night declared
not gu lty by the jury. The ground
Of the defense was that the prisoner
was not accountable for his acts at the
time the ofense was committed.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-27

SAN Francisco, November 26.-Ex-
Customs Inspector VIM. A. Boyd, in
dicted for dealing in Chinese return
certificates, was released from the
county Jail tonight upon furnishing
the necessary bonds.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-27
Nearly $4,000.

PORTLAND, Ogn., November 26.-
The jury in the case OF Scott VS. the
Oregon Railroad and Navigation Com
plny for the loss OF Il finger while
coupling cars, awarded plaintiff
81 500. so damages.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-27

PORTLAND, Or, November c6.-In
the suit for $4,000 damages, brought
bv William Dunbar against the Dairy
Commissioners for malicious pro, ecu.
tion for selling alleged bogus Cal for
butter, judgment OF nonsuit was en-
tered, Dunbar being absent from the
State
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-27
Ticket Troubles.

SAN FRANCISCO, November 26-Dr.
w. II. Robinson will file complaint
with The Railroad Commission
ers, alleging that the South
Pacific Coast Railway Com
pany is not obeying the order of the
Commission to give patrons holding
Communication tickets IA many round
trips as there are days in tie month.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-27
THE PDTRERO FIRE.
Five Hundred Persons Homeless
Relief TO be ISSUED.

SAN Francisco. November 90
Mayor Pond visited the scene of the
fire ut the Potrero to-day and left in
structions to relieve any cases of dis
tress. About three hundred working
men who boarded at the lodging
houses are thrown out of bed and
board. There were also fifty fanlilie.
burned out, aud altogether about 500
persons lie { homeless,